I am new to embroidery and have not done much I have a 4x4 hoop, does anyone know can I go over on the design a litte larger or will it cut it off. only way I know to explain it. thanks

You got a bunch of good answers, I just wanted to welcome you to the Cute family!!! Marji

Welcome, bunnylane!! Looks like you got your answer to your question...You will love this site and will become addicted...

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by bunnylane 05 Nov 2008

thanks to everyone , this site has the most kindest people

Just to say "Welcome" to Cute family! You will love this site as much as I do.

The answer, as you have already been told, is that you can not "go over" the size limitations of your hoop. The machine parts will only go so far. If the design is too large, the reader/writer won't even allow you to transfer it, so it won't even sew part and then cut off.

The only options that you would have when it comes to designs that are larger than your hoop would be to split the design (which requires both software with a splitting ability and the know-how to both split and then re-join the design) or else to reduce the design. Be warned, however, that you should never try to reduce (or enlarge) a design more than 10% to 15% at the very most. The density of the design doesn't change (unless you have software that specifically includes density adjustments when it resizes, and most don't) so it will either be too thick or will have "bald" spots.

Also, NEVER attempt to adjust the size (either smaller or larger) on Free Standing Lace (FSL) since the design would never sew out right if you do that. There is too much relying on the ratios and placement of all the components of the lace, so changing them is risky at best.

Good luck, and fortunately, there are lots of designs available that are 4x4 or smaller.

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by bunnylane 04 Nov 2008

thanks, didn't know all that

by bunnylane 05 Nov 2008

question,I was reading my book and you can reduce the stitch lenght (2 and 6) to change size of embroidery I don't know how much that is do you the widthcan be adjusted between 0 and 6mm.then it says the when sewing embroideries width can be set between 2 and 6 to change size. I am trying to do the letters that are new everyday. I want to do a Christmas quilt.If you know about any of these maybe you can help me Thanks again.

I'm sorry bunny but u will not b able to do a design larger than a 4x4. Is there anyway u can shrink the design a little with your SW? *4U

Hello, welcome to a great place. I'll just add to the answers given. If you come across designs that are too big for you right now , make a list of which ones you like so you know where to go back to if and when you get a larger hoop machine. And if they are freebies, save them. One never knows when one really NEEDS that once seen design! lol. And those designs you do save, back them up at least once a month to a cd
Jo

Welcome to our Cute Family.

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by bunnylane 29 Oct 2008

thanks everyone here is so nice

You can resize the designs but you need to test them before sewing on project. Some designs do not resize very well. I also only have a 4x4 area, and have been able to resize some of the great larger files. True Sizer is a free program and very easy to use. You can save in most formats. The link is below.

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by bunnylane 29 Oct 2008

thanks

You'll be upgrading before you know it. You've been warned about the addiction, so all I can add is another welcome and a flower for you (*4U). In case you don't know they are hugs from us.

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by bunnylane 29 Oct 2008

thanks

Have anyone warned you about addiction?? OK I will. From now on you will not only be addicted to embroidery but to this site as well. Do not worry .. there is a lot of 4x4 designs that is wonderful and it gives you something to wish and dream for..... the bigger hoop I mean. WELCOME and a *2U

First I'd like to say a Big WELCOME, and 2nd, I also have a Viking 4x4 hoop. I have the 3D Software and can shrink a little there, IF you can get the design loaded on your card (I don't think it will load) You can use the machine control to make it slightly smaller. Hope this helps, can you D/L one of those free reducer programs they have out there?

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by bunnylane 29 Oct 2008

I haven't tried

I see you already have some answers on your question, just want to say WELCOME to this wonderful CUTE site, hope you join us often.

hi bunnylane and welcome! If your machine only has a 4x4 embroidery field it will not even accept you trying to load a larger design into it. What machine do you have? DO you have any resizing/formatting programs?

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by bunnylane 29 Oct 2008

husqvarna viking scandinavia, I only have the reader writer kit

WELCOME and ENJOY ;) *2U

Don't be to sad because there are many nice designs which fit in the 4x4 hoop! Welcome to cute!

Welcome to the Cute Family . about your question I am afraid not . I know how upsetting it is to see designs larger than your machine will use. My first machine was a 4x4 field , my 2nd macine has a 5x7 field and now I see 6x10 designs I want I just DL anyway and put EXLG at the beginning for the future .hehe ( I guess we are never happy ) Hope you can reduce the designs you want. Come back and visit often. A flower for you.

no, unfortunately you can not go over. Perhaps you have a program that will allow you to reduce the design? Welcome to the site. I am happy you are here.;)

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by bunnylane 29 Oct 2008

Thanks, no I only have the reader writer that converts designs and can load from internet.